Have you ever lived paycheck to paycheck? Seems like we’ve all been there. One thing that is so helpful nowadays is the wonderful world of blogging and the internet. Seems like there are so many new resources to learn how to save money out there. One way I just learned about saving money on groceries… Read more

I rarely do guest posts, but today is an exception! I am excited to have Jacquelyn Pica from The Penny Hoarder guest posting here. Please give her a warm welcome. Take it away, Jacquelyn! 2018 is here, and everyone’s looking for their new annual goal. The most common themes of the “new year, new me”… Read more

Podcasts are what helped me start learning about how to make and save money about five years ago. I knew nothing about money. I was drowning in $206k in student loan debt and had no clue how I could even be so clueless. So, I randomly decided to start listening to Suze Orman and Dave… Read more

According to CNN, 6 in 10 Americans don’t have $500 in savings. This is scary. There are so many random expenses (big and small) that pop up – it’s almost certain that something is going to go wrong. Not having the money to pay for something as small as a $500 emergency a fact that… Read more

Wouldn’t it be nice to save more money every month? Here’s a list of over 75 money saving tips to get started right now. I broke up the post into categories, so it’s easier for you to jump to the section you want to find. Budget Stick to a monthly, zero-sum budget (learn how to… Read more

Personal finance can be overwhelming — especially if you don’t know where to start. That’s why you should start learning about money on a small scale. With a little time every day, you can learn how to get your finances in order fairly easily. That’s what I did. I started learning about personal finance by… Read more

Every little personal finance tip can help make your finances better. That’s why I came up with a list of 75 personal finance tips to help you make and save money. After graduating law school and knowing nothing about personal finance I decided to start a blog about my student loan debt. Since then, I’ve… Read more

I have no idea what a good buffer is to keep in my checking account. And I really wanted to know what that number should be. I was going to do some research and come up with something to write about on a checking account buffer. Then, I realized there is no one right answer, which… Read more

It can feel impossible to know who to trust with your money. That’s why I’ve come up with 15 questions to ask your financial advisor. I cannot tell you how often I hear friends say they want to hire an advisor and don’t know where to start. Then, next thing I know, they’ve hired “someone… Read more

Money can feel overwhelming. The good news is that you can learn how to change that. I’ve listed 10 ways to improve your finances now. They’ve helped me go from broke grad to money pro, and I believe they can help you, too. So, let’s get started! 1. Budget Love ’em or hate ’em — budgets… Read more

Hi, I'm Natalie! I went from lawyer to financial planner to blogger. I've designed my dream life and my goal is to help you design yours. I've been featured in Forbes, CNBC, MSNBC, US News, The Huffington Post, and more. Learn more about me here...